Organization:   Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
Division:    Regional Economic Development Branch - Kenora Area Team
City:    Sioux Lookout
Job Term:    1 Temporary assignment/contract for up to 9 months with possibility of extension
Job Code:    12122 - Industrial Development Officer 2
Salary:    $1,233.95 - $1,545.45 Per Week*

Posting Status: Open Targeted

Job ID:    78379

Do you have the drive to make an impact on economic projects in the communities we serve? Working as a liaison with business, industry, the non-for-profit sector and municipal, provincial and federal governments, will provide you with such an opportunity.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• promote and deliver economic development programs and services
• assist businesses and communities to develop and implement plans to increase their competitiveness
• provide information and advice to municipal leaders and businesses
• develop networks with clients and other ministries
• monitor and report on community needs, issues and priorities
• travel throughout the region to meet with clients

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• valid driver's licence to travel throughout the region to areas not accessible by other modes of transportation

People skills:

• You have effective communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• You are able to provide advice and present options and recommendations.
• You are able to facilitate cooperation between clients and partners.

Technical knowledge:

• You have knowledge of:
• provincial and federal programs dealing with economic, business and community development
• government structure with emphasis on provincial ministries, agencies, boards, and commissions
• community and economic development and business planning processes
• You have an understanding of the economic structure of northwestern Ontario, particularly Sioux Lookout, Pickle Lake and Far North.

General skills:

• You have proven research and report writing skills.
• You have proven judgment and organizational skills.
• You have proven ability to conduct project evaluations and financial analysis.
• You have working knowledge of computer applications and word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, internet and electronic mail software.

How to apply: 

• You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
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• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, June 1, 2015 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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